It's seems the last Fridays of a month sneak up on me like a friend playing a prank.
It's startling, but not scary.
Where did January 2011 go?
It seems like this new year just started and 1/12 of it is nearly gone.
I tend not to make New Years resolutions so I don't have anything to feel bad about in terms of missing a goal, falling short, or failing myself.
However, I did commit to staying focused on my photography and writing.
I am fairly content with my progress, but I did think I would be farther along than I am.
My first 'picture' book is nearly finished and I am anxious to start the second one.
But before that I am heading to my Tai Chi class, then I need to clean my house and get things back in order around here.
You can read a bit about my book on my other blog at
http://steppinoutwithdwntwn.blogspot.com/2011/01/mushrooms-look-through-kansas-girls.html
Happy TGIF and have a great weekend!
- Posted by DWNTWN
Friday, January 28, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Sometimes the Sadness just comes
Today is one of those days that the sadness just comes.
I can be going along having a perfectly fine day
and then a thought crosses my mind,
or I see an old photograph,
or I catch myself using a phrase my dad used to say,
and I think of him.
And the sadness just comes.
I wish I had better control over it.
But I don't.
I imagine it is a million times worse for my mom.
And so it goes....
and then a thought crosses my mind,
or I see an old photograph,
or I catch myself using a phrase my dad used to say,
and I think of him.
And the sadness just comes.
I wish I had better control over it.
But I don't.
I imagine it is a million times worse for my mom.
And so it goes....
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
2011 changes
I am working on some changes for the 2011 year ahead.
I am trying to be more organized, focused, and productive.
I want to make a bit of time everyday for photography and writing.
I have several people who are encouraging me to publish...something.
I don't know how to start,
where to start, or what the hell I am doing.
There is a huge learning curve for me at this time.
In my attempt to learn and be "more organized, focused, and productive"
I am attempting to link blogs, websites and such with Facebook.
I plan to keep this blog site for me.
I imagine I will need the space to share frustrations and joys that I don't want public.
Only a handful of old friends have this blog address and my guess is most of you don't check in much at all any more.
But in the off chance you do I wanted to share the links to my new site.
My new Blog:
http://steppinoutwithdwntwn.blogspot.com/
My new website
http://dwntwnimages.me
Happy New Year!
I am trying to be more organized, focused, and productive.
I want to make a bit of time everyday for photography and writing.
I have several people who are encouraging me to publish...something.
I don't know how to start,
where to start, or what the hell I am doing.
There is a huge learning curve for me at this time.
In my attempt to learn and be "more organized, focused, and productive"
I am attempting to link blogs, websites and such with Facebook.
I plan to keep this blog site for me.
I imagine I will need the space to share frustrations and joys that I don't want public.
Only a handful of old friends have this blog address and my guess is most of you don't check in much at all any more.
But in the off chance you do I wanted to share the links to my new site.
My new Blog:
http://steppinoutwithdwntwn.blogspot.com/
My new website
http://dwntwnimages.me
Happy New Year!
Sunday, January 02, 2011
Look Forward
We all look forward to some time, some thing, or some trip.
I look forward to many things throughout the year.
Recently I recall looking forward to: payday,
A daytrip to the coast,
My adult kids visiting,
A long hot shower,
Camping in the mountains,
Clean sheets on my bed,
A trip back to Kansas,
Christmas break,
And a Home cooked meals at my sisters to name a few.
I'll be honest,
In the last 3 decades I don't recall looking forward to a particular YEAR...such as I can't wait for
1984, 1997, or 2012.
I haven't thought to myself,
I can't wait until 2017.
Do you think like that or is it just me?
Recently I heard my daughter say,
"I can't wait for 2011! I thought it would never come."
I looked at her quizzically and she looked at me with certainty. Until the light went on for me.
Oh!
She is a high school senior this year. Now it makes sense!
The day she entered kindergarten she learned about counting down the years and looking forward.
Since 1998 she has looked forward to the year 2011.
Since 1998 she has looked forward to THIS year!
I never really gave it much thought.
I suppose I gave some consideration and looked forward to the year 1999.
Partly due to the whole Y2K hype. (Remember Y2K?)
And partly due to 1999 being the graduation year of my oldest daughter.
I love my eight children.
Not just love them,
but I REALLY love them.
Admittedly though, I am not the best mom in the world.
Having 8 children lends itself to lessened enthusiasm at times.
I have had 5 children go through their senior year.
I wish I felt as enthusiastic with number 6.
I wish my feeling of excitement was as intense now with #6 as with my oldest.
I suppose the trade off is a bit more wisdom.
I may not be as excited, but I also am not as fearful.
What I can say is...
I am now more aware.
I am now looking forward to 2011 as much as my daughter.
And I will now share in her enthusiasm for the year to come and all that brings to a young woman in her senior year of high school.
What are you looking forward to?
I look forward to many things throughout the year.
Recently I recall looking forward to: payday,
A daytrip to the coast,
My adult kids visiting,
A long hot shower,
Camping in the mountains,
Clean sheets on my bed,
A trip back to Kansas,
Christmas break,
And a Home cooked meals at my sisters to name a few.
I'll be honest,
In the last 3 decades I don't recall looking forward to a particular YEAR...such as I can't wait for
1984, 1997, or 2012.
I haven't thought to myself,
I can't wait until 2017.
Do you think like that or is it just me?
Recently I heard my daughter say,
"I can't wait for 2011! I thought it would never come."
I looked at her quizzically and she looked at me with certainty. Until the light went on for me.
Oh!
She is a high school senior this year. Now it makes sense!
The day she entered kindergarten she learned about counting down the years and looking forward.
Since 1998 she has looked forward to the year 2011.
Since 1998 she has looked forward to THIS year!
I never really gave it much thought.
I suppose I gave some consideration and looked forward to the year 1999.
Partly due to the whole Y2K hype. (Remember Y2K?)
And partly due to 1999 being the graduation year of my oldest daughter.
I love my eight children.
Not just love them,
but I REALLY love them.
Admittedly though, I am not the best mom in the world.
Having 8 children lends itself to lessened enthusiasm at times.
I have had 5 children go through their senior year.
I wish I felt as enthusiastic with number 6.
I wish my feeling of excitement was as intense now with #6 as with my oldest.
I suppose the trade off is a bit more wisdom.
I may not be as excited, but I also am not as fearful.
What I can say is...
I am now more aware.
I am now looking forward to 2011 as much as my daughter.
And I will now share in her enthusiasm for the year to come and all that brings to a young woman in her senior year of high school.
What are you looking forward to?
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